Western Family YMCA
2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 709-9622
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Child Care
Check out our childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!
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Personal Training
Our Y’s offer certified personal trainers and coaches to help you set and meet your specific goals.
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Summer Camp
Day and specialty camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery and having the best summer of your life! Click here to learn more about our camps.
Learn More100 Days to Camp Open House
March 3 • 12 – 2 pm
Cycle-a-thon
March 16, 2019
The Cycle-A-Thon benefits the Western Family YMCA Annual Campaign. This indoor cycle ride is open to the community and brings people of all fitness levels together for a great cause. Click here for details.
Healthy Kid’s Day
April 27, 2019
Open to the community to enjoy family time with activities, local vendors, and giveaways.
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Drop the kids off at the Y and enjoy a night out without the kids. Early registration encouraged.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Spend time with the whole family as you enjoy a popular kid-friendly movie on the big screen at the Y. Visit the Members Services Desk for details — dates vary!
- Fitness Center: State-of-the- Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights, Olympic Lifting Center
- Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag and more
- 2 Indoor pools
- 2 Outdoor pools (seasonal access)
- Basketball Gymnasium
- Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
- Family Locker Rooms
- Sauna
- Over 80 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Cycling, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat and more
- Small Group Training (fitness training in groups of 3-10 with a certified coach)
- Instructional Classes such as Swimming, Dance and more
- Teen Leadership Programs
- Youth Fitness Center for Members Ages 7-13 Years
- Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Personal Training
- Free Babysitting While You Work Out
FACILITY HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
*Hours subject to change, please check the app for schedules.
Kids Zone Babysitting
Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Monday-Thursday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3:30 -8:30 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sunday:
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Click here for Kidzone Activities Calendar.
YOUTH FITNESS CENTER
Ages 7-13
Monday-Thursday:
3:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Friday:
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*Open 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. during Red Clay School District in-service days.
IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS
April 19 (Good Friday): 5 a.m. – 6 p.m.
April 21 (easter): 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
May 27 (Memorial Day) : Main Building Closed; Outdoor Pools will be open
July 4 (Independence Day) : Main Building Closed; Outdoor Pools will be open
September 2 (Labor Day) : Main Building Closed; Outdoor Pools will be open
PROGRAM SESSION DATES
Spring 1: February 25 – April 18
Member Registration begins: February 11
Community Registration: February 18
Spring 2: April 29 – June 16
Member Registration: April 8
Community Registration: April 15
Summer: June 17 – August 25
Member Registration: June 3
Community Registration: June 10
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Contact UsOur Mission
The YMCA is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strives to cultivate the human potential, self-esteem, and dignity of all people. Our organization exists to develop and practice the Christian principles of love, caring, inclusiveness, justice and peace…and to enrich the emotional, physical and social life of all individuals, families and our community.